A friendly supportive group based in local children centre, meeting twice a month for kinship carers.
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This group is led by a volunteer and open to all kinship carers aged 18 and over in the Cannock area. Our group provides a friendly and confidential space for kinship carers to share experiences and get support.
This group is led by Kinship staff and open to all kinship carers aged 18 and over in the Sandwell area. Our group provides a friendly and confidential space for kinship carers to share experiences and get support.
The aim of this support group is to offer a warm and inviting space for SGO carers in South Kirkby to come along to gain knowledge and support, meet new people in similar circumstances and create a network.
The aim of this support group is to offer a warm and inviting space for SGO carers in Castleford to come along to gain knowledge and support, meet new people in similar circumstances and create a network.
Coffee morning to meet other parents and carers of children in kinship care arrangements
A friendly supportive group where kinship carers in Torbay can share experiences. Any kinship carer over the age of eighteen is welcome.
A friendly place where kinship carers in Weymouth can meet to chat and share experiences. Any kind of kinship carer over the age of eighteen is welcome.
Come along and meet other kinship care peer support group leaders to share tips and experiences and support each other with running groups.
Friendly peer support group for all kinship carers in the North Leicestershire region to connect with other kinship carers.
Friendly peer support group for all kinship carers in the Bournemouth Boscombe area, regardless of arrangement.
A friendly, supportive peer support group for kinship carers in the Bodmin area. For those with an SGO, CAO or other kinship arrangement.
A safe and welcoming space for Kinship carers in Plymouth, no matter how they came to be kinship carers.
Come along to our peer support group for kinship carers in the Bootle area. A chance to meet, listen, share and support one another.
This group is led by professionals at Achieving for Children and is open to all special guardians and kinship carers in the Kingston, Richmond and surrounding areas.
A friendly welcoming group where kinship carers can meet and share experience. This group is for any kinship carer over the age of 18.
Free online support group for all kinship carers in South West London. Run by a kinship carer.
This group is led by Kinship staff and is open to all kinship carers who either live in North London, or whose children were placed by Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington. Come together online each month to chat to other kinship carers in your local area.
A group for all kinship carers to get together online and share their love of reading and enjoyment of stories.
This group is led by Kinship staff and is open to all kinship carers and special guardians. Come along to meet other kinship carers in a safe space to listen and share with one another.
This group is led by kinship staff and is open to all kinship carers in the Bourne area. Come along to meet other kinship carers, listen, share and support one another in a safe space.
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